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Idaho Grain Idaho Grain Producers Association Producers Association 821 West State Street, Boise, Idaho 83702-5832 Address Service Requested N I A R G THE IDAHO GRAIN PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION MAGAZINE I D A H O SPRING 2018
VIEWS CONTENTS VIEWS Views: Dwight Little, IGPA President.........................3 Editor's Note: Stacey Satterlee .................................4 Primary Election Update: Rich Garber.......................5 IGPA Washington D.C. Mentorship Trip ....................8 Legislator Profile: Representative Maxine Bell ........12 Farm Service Agency Committee Appointies .........14 Future Jobs in Agriculture .......................................15 Jerry Brown IWC Distinguished Service Award.......17 Tereasa Waterman Retires from IWC.......................17 Britany Hurst Joins IWC ...........................................18 Industry Licensing and Royalties .............................19 Pacific Northwest Wheat Export Tour ....................22 BY DWIGHT LITTLE Spring Wheat Variety Performance & Yields ...........23 PRESIDENT Spring Barley Variety Performance & Yields............27 Cover Photo By: Candace Cope As we begin a new year, I have the opportunity and privilege Candace lives in Monteview, Idaho to serve as your IGPA President for 2018 – an experience I am and farms and ranches with her husband, Rob, and two kids, McCrae looking forward to. Moving towards spring, I am optimistic and Charlee. The cover image was about what the future will bring. As farmers, we hope for greater taken of an L. Newman Farms' field yields, superior quality, and higher prices. To accomplish these of barley, facing the Lemhi range of the Bitteroot Mountains. You can goals, we need good weather, less government regulations, fair see more of her images @ Candace markets, good management and luck. Some of the challenges we Cope Photography on Facebook. can modify, some we cannot. It is our job as members and leaders of IGPA to affect change Published quarterly by in those areas where change can be made. We must safe guard Idaho Grain Producers Association 821 W. State St. • Boise, Idaho 83702-5832 the opportunity to farm and be at the table when Congress or (208) 345-0706 the state legislature considers legislation that effects our daily Stacey Katseanes Satterlee Editor-in-Chief actives. We need to have a say on state issues like dyed diesel, Kellie Kluksdal Assistant Editor short line rail infrastructure investment, truck weight and speeds, Every effort is made to assure accuracy in articles published in Idaho Grain. However, the publishers assume trespassing laws and the list goes on. no responsibility for losses sustained, allegedly resulting from following recommendations in this magazine. Send inquires about articles or editorial content to the Idaho At the national level, the farm bill and its many forms need Grain Producers Association. The publisher will attempt attention. NAFTA and other trade legislation must be worked to handle unsolicited articles with care, but the magazine assumes no responsibility for them. Materials on, agricultural research funding requires our support, the Farm will be returned only if accompanied by a self-addressed envelope with return postage. Bill safety net needs protecting, and tax reform and its benefits Address inquiries regarding editorial policy and writer guidelines to the editor. or complications requires input. These and other problems are challenges for 2018. But, with attention, consideration, and For subscription corrections, please call Idaho Grain Producers Association at motivation I believe we can overcome them and be successful. (208) 345-0706 As an Executive Board Member for IGPA I look forward to To subscribe or unsubscribe to Idaho Grain working with leadership on the local, state and national level to magazine at any time, visit the IGPA website achieve the goals we have set out in front of us. I wish you good at www.idahograin.org/idaho-grain-magazine, luck in this new year in all your endeavors. click on the appropriate button, and fill out the required information. Printing Production Coordinated by Northern Directory Publishing 25 Division Road, Great Falls, Mt. 59404 For Advertising information call: Leah Anderson Advertising Sales Representative • Phone: (406) 475-1856 Printed in the USA SPRING 2018 • IDAHO GRAIN 3
EDITOR'S NOTE EDITOR'S NOTE IDAHO GRAIN PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION 821 West State Street Boise, Idaho 83702-5832 (208) 345-0706 e-mail: ssatterlee@Idahograin.org e-mail: cprescott@Idahograin.org http://www.idahograin.org President Dwight Little • Newdale Vice President Matt Mosman • Nezperce Secretary/Treasure BY STACEY KATSEANES SATTERLEE Jamie Kress • Rockland Executive Member EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Lucas Spratling • Declo Past President Every February, IGPA takes a team of growers to Washington, D.C. to attend Joe Anderson • Potlach Executive Director meetings of our national affiliates – the National Barley Growers Association Stacey Katseanes Satterlee and the National Association of Wheat Growers. This year, Idaho had an Association Manager impressive delegation of growers in D.C. and I am so proud to work with such Christie Prescott Communications Manager outstanding individuals who did such a remarkable job of representing Idaho’s Kellie Kluksdal grain growers. Government Affairs Director Rich Garber In addition to IGPA’s executive board members, we took with us five IDAHO WHEAT COMMISSION young growers who participated in IGPA’s mentorship program. We met 821 West State Street Boise, Idaho 83702-5832 with members of our delegation, as well as officials at the United States (208) 334-2353 Department of Agriculture. Chairman Clark Hamilton • Ririe Idaho took full advantage of the leadership opportunities that were Vice Chairman presented in DC: we had two participants in the Barley Industry Leaders Bill Flory • Winchester of Tomorrow (BILOT), eight farmers participate in a leadership training on Commissioner Joe Anderson • Genesee agriculture advocacy, and two grain growers in the Wheat Organizational Commissioner Leaders of the Future (WOLF) program. Special thanks go to NBGA, Jerry Brown • Soda Springs NAWG, Bayer CropScience, and the Idaho Wheat Commission for Commissioner sponsoring these programs. You can read more about the participants and Ned Moon • Heyburn Executive Director the issues we talked about in D.C. on page 8, but let me tell you: we have Blaine Jacobson some stellar, up-and-coming grain grower leaders. The future of Idaho’s Director of Research grain industry looks promising. Collaboration Cathy M. Wilson, PhD If you’re interested in learning more about what IGPA does in Washington, Director of Education DC, or otherwise expanding your leadership skills, we would love to have you and Communications Britany Hurst participate in IGPA’s mentorship program. Call or email the office and let us know you’re interested. This organization needs good, strong leaders, and our IDAHO BARLEY COMMISSION 821 West State Street mentorship program is an incredible opportunity to build that leadership. Boise, Idaho 83702-5832 (208) 334-2090 The new year also brings with it IGPA’s annual membership drive. IGPA is Chairman busy working on issues critical to Idaho’s wheat and barley industry, and we Wes Hubbard • Bonners Ferry need your help. We value our 600 farm-family members and the knowledge Vice Chairman Scott Brown • Soda Springs they bring to the table as we work District II Commissioner hand-in-hand to deliver results. Pat Purdy Join IGPA today! Strong voices are necessary in Industry Representative Call the office at 208-345-0706 order to have a say in local, state Tim Pella • Idaho Falls or go to and national ag policy. Administrator www.idahograin.org/membership Kelly Olson • Boise Please consider joining us today. Administrative Assistant Tammy Golder • Idaho Falls 4 SPRING 2018 • IDAHO GRAIN
PRIMARY ELECTION UPDATE PRIMARY ELECTION UPDATE BY RICH GARBER DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, IDAHO GRAIN PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION As we rapidly approach the May primary, the political Senator Nonini served four terms in the House and landscape continues to shift. Between the Governor two terms in the Senate and is the Vice Chair of the and Lt. Governor offices, state Senate and House Transportation Committee. legislative seats, and the 1st and 2nd Congressional Districts there are 22 open positions in the Idaho District 14: Senator Marv Hagedorn (R-Meridian) is legislature. Other announcements are rumored so that leaving his Senate seat to run for Lt. Governor. Senator number will most likely be even higher. Not only are Hagedorn served three terms in the House and is there a lot of open seats, but some of the races are completing two terms in the Senate. He is Vice Chair of extremely crowded; there are currently 12 candidates the State Affairs Committee. for Governor, five candidates for Lt. Governor, and nine candidates for the 1st Congressional District. District 33: Senator Bart Davis (R-Idaho Falls) left his Senate seat after being appointed U.S. Attorney IGPA will be watching all of these races, but we for Idaho. Senator Davis was in his 10th term in the have particular interest in two of them since the Senate and was serving as Majority Leader when he Association has endorsed Brad Little for Governor and stepped down. Governor Otter appointed Tony Potts as Representative Luke Malek for the 1st CD. Davis’s replacement. District 35: Senator Jeff Siddoway (R-Terreton) has indicated that he will retire from the Senate after serving six terms. Senator Siddoway is currently Chair of the Senate State Affairs Committee. House District 2: House B Representative Eric Redman (R-Athol) will retire after serving two terms. Representative Redman was serving as Vice Chair of the Local Government Committee. District 3: House B Representative Don Cheatham (R-Post Falls) will leave his House seat after two terms With just a little over 90 days until the May primary, to run for the District 3 Senate seat being vacated by here is the situation as we know it (as of February 9): Senator Nonini. Senate District 4: House A Representative Luke Malek (R-Coeur d’Alene) will retire from the House to run District 1: Senator Shawn Keough (R-Sandpoint) is for Congress from the 1st Congressional District. retiring from her Senate seat after 22 years. Senator Representative Malek is in his 3rd term and is Vice Chair Keough is the Co-Chair of the Join Finance and of the Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee. Appropriations Committee and is currently the longest serving female Senator. District 5: House A Representative Paulette Jordan (D-Plummer) has announced her candidacy District 3: Senator Bob Nonini (R-Coeur d’Alene) for Governor and a long-term substitute for the is leaving his Senate seat to run for Lt. Governor. SPRING 2018 • IDAHO GRAIN 5
PRIMARY ELECTION UPDATE remainder of the legislative session, St. Maries City Governor: Councilwoman Margie Gannon, so she can focus full This is a very crowded race with 12 announced time on her candidacy. candidates, three Democrats, five Republicans and four Independents. District 10: House A Representative Brandon Hixon (R-Caldwell) resigned from the House in October, In the Republican primary there are three well known 2017. Jarom Wagoner (R-Caldwell) was appointed by front runners, Gem County rancher and sitting Lt. Governor Otter as his replacement. Governor Brad Little, Congressman Raul Labrador from Eagle, and Boise Developer Dr. Tommy Ahlquist. District 11: House B Representative Christy Perry Also in the race are HyDee Liebelt from Eagle and (R-Nampa) is retiring from the House after 4 Steve Pankey from Shoshone. terms to run for the 1st Congressional District seat. Representative Perry formerly chaired the Ways and In the Democratic primary Boise businessman A.J. Means Committee and currently chairs the Local Balukoff will square off with Representative Paulette Government Committee. E. Jordan from Plummer and Troy Minton a Boise homeless man. District 18: House B Representative Phyllis King (D-Boise) will retire from the House after 6 terms. There are four Independent candidates running for Governor, Lisa Marie, Adam Phillips, Michael District 24: House B Representative Steve Hartgen Richardson, and John Wiechec. (R-Twin Falls) will retire from his seat after 5 terms in the House. Representative Hartgen has Chaired the Commerce and Resources Committee for the past 7 years. Lieutenant Governor: There are five announced Republican candidates for District 25: House A Representative Maxine Bell will Lt. Governor; State Senator Marv Hagedorn from retire after 15 terms in the House. Representative Bell Meridian, former House member Janice McGeachin is the longest serving member of the House. She is Co- from Idaho Falls, State Senator Bob Nonini from Chair of the powerful Joint Finance and Appropriations Coeur d’Alene, State Representative Kelly Packer Committee and also serves on the Agricultural Affairs from McCammon and former Idaho Republican Party Committee (read more about Representative Bell on Chairman Steve Yates. page 12). No Democratic candidates have declared for Lt. Governor. District 28: House B Representative Kelly Packer (R-McCammon) is retiring from the House after 3 terms to run for Lt. Governor. Congressional District 1: In the Republican primary we have another crowded District 33: House A Representative Janet Trujillo field that includes former State Senator Russ Fulcher (R-Idaho Falls) was in her 3rd term and resigned from Meridian, Former Lt. Governor David Leroy her position in the House in November after being from Boise, State Representative Luke Malek from appointed to the Idaho Tax Commission by Governor Coeur d’Alene, State Representative Christy Perry from Otter. Barbara Ehardt (R-Idaho Falls) was appointed by Nampa, Michael Snyder from Bonners Ferry and Nick the Governor as her replacement. Henderson from Post Falls. District 34: House B Representative Dell Raybould In the Democratic primary there are three candidates: (R-Rexburg) will retire from the House after serving 9 Donald Miller from Meridian, Michael Smith from Post terms. He is currently Chairman of the Environment, Falls and James Vandermaas from Eagle. Energy and Technology Committee for the second time. He formerly Chaired the Resources and Congressional District 2: Conservation Committee. To date there are no primary races in District 2. Unless District 35: House A Representative Van Burtenshaw, that changes the General Election will include Democratic Con (R-Terreton) is in his second term in the House and a candidate Aaron Swisher from Boise and incumbent likely candidate to run for the Senate seat being vacated Congressman Mike Simpson from Idaho Falls. by Senator Jeff Siddoway. 6 SPRING 2018 • IDAHO GRAIN
RVICE IGPA ISSUES Idaho Grain Producers Take on D.C During Mentorship Program Trip BY KELLIE KLUKSDAL Each year, growers from Idaho have the opportunity During the trip, growers had the opportunity to meet to travel to the nation's capital, and this February was with all members of the Idaho delegation including Sen. no exception. Six grain growers from across Idaho, Crapo, Sen. Risch, Rep. Labrador, and Rep. Simpson. along with IGPA staff and Executive board members, The team had a chance to talk policy, what's happening participated in the Washington D.C. trip, part of the on Idaho farms, and how important the 2018 Farm Bill IGPA mentorship program, hosted in conjunction with is, especially the need to protect crop insurance as it's a the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) critical portion of farmer’s safety net. meeting and the National Barley Growers Association (NBGA) meetings. Trade was also a big topic of conversation including the need to stay in NAFTA, the need for new bilaterals, and IGPA’s mentorship program, sponsored by the Idaho the possibility of rejoining the Trans Pacific Partnership Wheat Commission, the National Barley Growers (TPP). They also were able to tour landmark spots Association, and Bayer CropScience, helps foster around D.C. and sit in on meetings and briefings with leadership in young growers and offers them the NAWG and NBGA. It’s safe to say it was was an eye- opportunity to see the inner workings of their grain- opening experience for most of our guys and a bit of a grower organizations. whirlwind adventure. This year's participants included Chad Larsen of Chad Larsen - Dubois Dubois, Faustin Wood of Newdale, Clint and Eva Kinghorn of Rigby, and Alex Reed of Filer. Also Chad runs Chad Larsen Farms and has been in business participating in the trip was the IGPA executive since 2003. Chad, along with his wife Jessica and board including President Dwight Little, Vice their children, run the family farm which employees President Matt Mosman, Secretary/Treasurer Jamie 15 people. He says he wanted to learn more about Kress, Executive Member Lucas Spratling, and Past legislation and how it works with agriculture as well President Potlatch Joe Anderson. Scott Brown and as how international trade works. He says, “It was a Genesee Joe Anderson, IGPA liaisons to the board great experience to see what all goes on and how they from the Idaho Wheat Commission and Idaho Barley get Farm Bills on the floor.” Chad says he sees many Commission, were also in attendance along with all challenges facing Idaho farmers today. “I see a big IWC commissioners. challenge in trade. If there's no trade deal, that's a big problem.” Chad is, however, hopeful for the future: Continued on next page 8 SPRING 2018 • IDAHO GRAIN
IGPA ISSUES “I believe they can come to an agreement and we can keep shipping our wheat and barley to other countries.” In their free time, Chad and his family are involved in church and school activities, also with 4-H. Chad also helps out as a volunteer fireman and is involved with the Jefferson Country Farm Bureau. Faustin Wood - Newdale Faustin came on the trip because IGPA President Dwight Little asked if he would be interested. “I had been to D.C. once before for FFA, so when Dwight asked I was thrilled” he said. Faustin, who helps operate Wood Farms Land and Cattle, says he didn't know what to expect, but in the end it was an amazing experience. “It's hard to put into words the knowledge and information I gained from this endeavor. However, to put it into Weather the most accurate context possible, it was nothing short of an amazing blessing.” Faustin did express his understanding of some of the happens. challenges facing the agricultural community today. “There is a gap between consumers and producers that continues to grow more and more as urbanization continues and less of the population stays home to farm. There also exists a gap between the farmer and those striving to It pays to be protected with private hail coverage. represent the story of agriculture to our elected officials making decisions • Pick your coverage – from field-to-field or block-to-block on our behalf.” Faustin does see a • Add flexibility – insure heavily in certain areas or on bright spot in Idaho's farm future, higher-value crops however. “We need to continue to tell our story and strive to advocate for • Reduce your losses – losses can be paid by your hail agriculture in big and small ways. At policy and MPCI policy the end of the day, the greatest and most instrumental gift we have is our Hail capacities are limited so don’t delay! Contact a voices, so let's let them be heard.” Northwest FCS agent for a quote today. Faustin has a large extended family and loves being outside running 800.743.2125 | northwestfcs.com tractors, camping, fishing and dirt biking. He also stays busy with church activities, and will spend the next two years serving his church in Detriot, Michigan. Continued on next page SPRING 2018 • IDAHO GRAIN 9
IGPA ISSUES Clint and Eva Kinghorn - Rigby to offer. “I gained knowledge on how to be a more The Kinghorn’s came on the trip for the opportunity effective communicator for agriculture. I was also able to see our nation's capital and understand the day-to- to become more familiar with the Farm Bill and trade day workings of the legislature in D.C. They farm in issues,” he said. Lucas also expressed his concern the Rigby area along with Clint's Dad, Calvin, and for the Idaho farmer in regards to trade. “We need a other family members. Clint says he was excited more efficient and robust infrastructure to allow us to to experience D.C. and thought it would be a good move our products to foreign markets. We need trade opportunity to understand more about how Congress agreements in place.” Lucas and his wife live in Raft works. He shared many of the same sentiments as River where he farms alongside his brother and Dad. the other program participants, in that farming is an They love to spend time outdoors hunting, fishing and industry in need of support. “The biggest challenge dirt biking. Lucas is also a volunteer fire fighter. facing farmers today is that we are a small percentage of the population and we are expected to feed the Alex Reed - Filer nation. That's an overwhelming responsibility, Alex Reed from Filer also participated in the Wheat especially with attacks on farmers, how we raise our Organization Leaders of the Future (WOLF), food and how it comes to the table,” he said. Clint also and shared similar sentiments. “I wanted to go to expressed his hope that strong trade agreements will Washington DC to represent grain producers on issues be put into place and that we continue to participate that are important to us, and to participate in some in NAFTA. “Farmers here in the United States do a excellent training opportunities that will help make great job growing high-quality grain and we need to be me better able to communicate those issues to our able to make our product available to the people of the legislators and their staff.” Alex also has high hopes world.” Clint and Eva have four children and, when not for the future. “I would like to see favorable trade working on the farm, they enjoy camping and hunting programs and market development that can bring some or just hanging out together. price support to our industry.” Alex and his wife Leah have four children and enjoy being together on the Lucas Spratling - Raft River farm. Alex is the county director for Twin Falls Grain Lucas Spratling is the newest member of the IGPA Producers, and is also active in Farm Bureau. Leah is Executive board and serves as the Executive member. the president of Filer PTO. He was able to attend D.C. this year and participate The goal of the mentorship program through IGPA is in the Wheat Organization Leaders of the Future to groom young growers for leadership positions in the (WOLF) Program and take in all the experience had future. To have up and coming, capable people leading Continued on next page 10 SPRING 2018 • IDAHO GRAIN
IGPA ISSUES the state’s grain growers into the future is a necessary more knowledgeable and passionate about being an tool. But there is much to learn. The mentorship advocate for agriculture.” program provides an opportunity to take those willing and wanting to learn about the inner workings of the IGPA President Dwight Little said the mentorship federal government, and how it affects growers in program is good for farmers and the organization. Idaho and across the country, to the nation’s capital for “We’re developing young men and women to a first-hand look at how it all works. Meeting one- eventually take over leadership of Idaho Grain on-one with the Idaho delegation, as well as people Producers. The mentorship program exposes them to from the national organizations NAWG and NBGA, our national organizations and the work that they do is invaluable. It’s the personal, relationship-building and allows them to see how their dollars are being momentum necessary to get things done. spent,” he said. Executive board member Jamie Kress put it well. “This knowledge and experience can then radiate “IGPA’s mentorship program offers the opportunity to back to their community. It allows growers to connect experience powerful farm advocacy at work. As these with IGPA leadership so they feel more comfortable young farmers visit with legislators and meet with bringing issues to the organization. It also gives young various USDA offices, they are able to see how their growers a chance to get off the farm and see parts of voice can make a difference. Additionally, by attending the world they might not otherwise see. Overall, it’s National Association of Wheat Growers and National a great program. Developing leaders is critical to our Barley Growers Association meetings they are able to organization,” he said. learn more about farm policy and develop relationships with farmers and industry leaders from around the For more information on the mentorship program, visit nation. Our mentorship program participants go home http://www.idahograin.org/igpa-mentorship/. Varieties that lead the industry. And lead you to better yields. With AgriPro® brand wheat varieties continuing to push for genetic diversity, it’s no wonder AgriPro makes up the largest portfolio in the wheat industry and consistently ranks in the top yield groups in every region. New releases show improved yield of 3 to C 5% over current varieties. It’s time to plant top-performing wheat varieties in your field. SY Selway High quality dryland variety SY Coho Production systems versatility To learn more, contact your local AgriPro Associate or visit AgriProWheat.com. ©2018 Syngenta. PVPA 1994—Unauthorized propagation prohibited. Plant variety protection applied for or granted to Syngenta varieties. AgriPro®, the Alliance Frame, the Purpose Icon and the Syngenta logo are trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company. 1AGP8003 C-1 SPRING 2018 • IDAHO GRAIN 11
IGPA ISSUES LEGISLATOR PROFILE to-farmer” program which gave her the opportunity to travel to Ukraine and Russia. The program was designed to help farmers, as after the devastation of World War II most of the farmers in these countries were women. Maxine said the program sought to help organize these farmers, noting that most of them were extremely fearful of government. Unlike in the United States, these countries did not have any extension services and no advanced agricultural technology. “The situation gave me an opportunity to see how blessed we are to be a part of the solution and have government as a helper.” After her time with the Farm Bureau, a comment from a representative that she had helped as a precinct committeeman made her think. He said, “I’m not here Representative to work. Boise is a nice place to winter.” Although Maxine noted that this was likely not what he meant, Maxine Bell she was perturbed by the comment. Then, in the middle of the night, she woke her husband and said, “I am going to run.” To which Jack replied, “You can't. BY GIULIANA TORLAI He’s a friend.” Maxine then promised Jack that it would be friendly. Representative Maxine Bell began her career in the Maxine then began her 30-year tenure at the Idaho Legislature in 1988. Born in Logan, Utah, legislature. However, it looked a little different Maxine and her family moved to Idaho after her father back then. In her first term as a Representative, the passed away. Maxine attended Jerome High School legislature was larger and she was not assigned to a where she met her husband, Jack Bell, on a blind date committee. Representatives also did not have offices after he came back from the Navy. The two married not and simply sat on the floor at their desks. Maxine said long after. that she came in as a freshman “very green,” and that not being assigned to a committee helped her because In discussing Maxine’s life before the legislature, she she was able to communicate with her constituents and said, “I was Jack’s hired man on the farm. I never learn a lot. She would sit in on committee meetings to dreamt of getting to the legislature.” They were small learn how things worked. row crop farmers, with Maxine driving the grain trucks, hoeing the beets, and driving the dry edible beans to In her second term, Bruce Newcomb asked her to town. During her time helping Jack on the farm she was be on the Joint Finance Appropriations Committee also a school librarian. (JFAC). Maxine admitted that she was concerned at first about the math that such a committee might Maxine got her start in local government as a precinct entail, however she then “came to realize that you committeeman. She loved the opportunity to go out and just add zeros.” speak with the public about issues that were important to them, encouraging them to vote, and passing out Maxine loved the opportunity being on JFAC materials at parades. Maxine then represented the Farm provided. She was able to learn a lot and noted that Bureau as a District Chairman on the national level and the chairman "knew so much about how government then as American Farm Bureau Vice Chairman. worked" and decided she would learn what the chairman knew. Maxine is now co-chairman of JFAC The opportunity with the Farm Bureau allowed Maxine alongside Senator Keough. the ability to travel around the country. Through the State Department, she participated in the “farmer- Continued on next page 12 SPRING 2018 • IDAHO GRAIN
IGPA ISSUES Finance has been a main focus of Maxine’s time to Maxine says her days at the legislature are, “Beautiful. “make sure that the government is running cleanly It’s a beautiful building to work in alongside the nicest and efficiently to ensure people are left with enough people. It has been an amazing time here. The people are money to live and send their children to college.” She so patient and gracious to have elected me for so long.” stressed, “Don’t ever tell me we are putting too much into education.” As Maxine gets ready to retire she offers to incoming representatives, “Keep your mouth shut and learn. Throughout her years at the legislature, Maxine has sat Listen to other people and let those in the industry teach on several committees such as Agricultural Affairs and you what you need to know to make the best decision.” Resources and Conservation, noting that, “it is important that we manage our natural resources so that our Maxine will deeply miss the legislature and all the farmers can make money, while still sustaining precious wonderful people. In her retirement, she plans to spend resources.” Agriculture has always been a main focus for time with her husband, travel, and garden. However, Maxine because of her background and its importance to she was quick to say that she would not be officially the people in her district. She was delighted to talk about retired until December and that she would still be Idaho not only being a raw materials agriculture state but "attending rotary meetings and waving in parades." truly being value added, saying: “We are sending yogurt, not the milk, out of Idaho.” DON’T JUST READ ABOUT THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST’S MOST DOMINANT CROP, LISTEN TO YOUR WHEAT! WHEAT ALL ABOUT IT! A podcast for farmers, landlords and rural residents about the Pacific Northwest wheat industry and rural life. DOWNLOAD OR STREAM AT WAGRAINS.ORG Or find it available for download on Facebook —search for Washington Grain Commission, or on iTunes—search for “Wheat All About It.” “Podcasts are a great way for today’s farmers to keep ahead of the curve. ‘Wheat All About It’ is educational, but also fun. Scott Yates’ wealth of knowledge about the wheat industry shines through.” – John Burns, retired WSU Extension agronomist SPRING 2018 • IDAHO GRAIN 13
IGPA ISSUES Five Idahoans, Including Two Grain Growers, Appointed to State FSA Committee BY KELLIE KLUKSDAL Last month, Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue in the past have gone to made his announcement of the new state Farm D.C. to discuss the issues Service Agency (FSA) appointees. State FSA all together, so maybe committees are selected by the Ag Secretary and are that’s on our agenda.” responsible for implementing FSA’s farm programs. The other grain producer “The State Committees will help to ensure USDA appointed to the post is is providing our farmers, ranchers, foresters, and another former IGPA agricultural producers with the best customer president, Matt Gellings of service,” Secretary Perdue said. “They serve as a Idaho Falls. Matt served on liaison between USDA and the producers in each the state FSA committee in state across the nation by keeping them informed and the previous administration, hearing their appeals and complaints. The committees so he has an idea of what’s are made up mostly of active farmers and ranchers, to come. “This is a political appointment, but you must representing their peers and ensuring USDA’s be fair,” says Gellings. “You can’t show support to just programs are supporting the American harvest.” one side or the other. When people come in for appeals, you must be fair.” The state committee is comprised of farmers and ranchers who work on behalf of their peers in the “The FSA is the only government agency who has a state. Each county has a county committee. If a grassroots voice in agriculture that affects our nation’s farmer has an issue and the county committee cannot farmers and ranchers,” says Gellings. “Our duty as the resolve it, the state committee would get involved. state committee is to deliver the various programs and services that come down from the Farm Bill to U.S. Idaho’s state committee is made up of five individuals farmers. As the programs change or as we enact new involved in agriculture in the state, including two farm policy, FSA is there to serve.” grain growers and past IGPA presidents. IGPA Past President Potlatch Joe Anderson, The Idaho state FSA committee serves a who just finished his tenure four-year term and includes: as IGPA president, said he was surprised at the Joe Anderson, Potlatch C announcement and had no idea it was coming. “I Matt Gellings, Idaho Falls thought I was too old for this job,” he said. But Joe is Mike Guerry, Sheep Rancher, Castleford a perfect candidate for the Kaitlin Davis, Cattle Rancher, Cascade job. As a grower in North Idaho, his knowledge of the Randy Hardy, Potato Grower, Oakley issues in Idaho will greatly help farmers in the state. Joe says he was honored and flattered to be chosen to serve. This position is one he hasn’t held before and says he believes one of the main issues that the team will face this year includes Farm Bill. “I imagine this group will meet once a month or so. State FSA groups 14 SPRING 2018 • IDAHO GRAIN
IGPA ISSUES Future Jobs In Agriculture DEAN, UNIVER The University of Idaho as a whole (including The link between the Moses Lake and Twin Falls events administrators, faculty, staff and students) is working is remarkably direct. To provide an educated workforce hard to encourage more young people to pursue needed to fill the agricultural jobs that tomorrow will education beyond high school. demand, the university and the college must start by helping young children understand that science is both In the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences it is truly fun and useful. all hands on deck in this effort. Plant Sciences professors Bob Tripepi and Joe Kuhl made a swing through south- CALS Associate Dean Matt Doumit and animal central Idaho last fall to offer high school classes lessons scientist Stacy Doumit helped explain how milk on plant propagation and working with DNA. becomes the safe, healthy drink that every American child knows. CALS student ambassadors will travel thousands of miles during the academic year to visit high schools For CALS Dean Michael and give students information about what it is like to Parrella, helping young attend U of I and study agriculture. Our ambassadors children learn about the answer questions and provide that invaluable world through science is a perspective that helps many high school students fun and essential endeavor. decide to go on to college. CALS ambassadors also connected with FFA The CALS crew had a fun field trip to Moses Lake, members from Moses Washington, on Feb. 2 with visits to two elementary Lake High School to offer schools there. lessons about our sense of taste and the importance of The elementary school visits followed a luncheon held soil and water. Michael Parrella, Dean, the week before at Glanbia Foods headquarters in Twin College of Agricultural and Life Falls with U of I alumni employed there. Continued on next page Sciences, University of Idaho SPRING 2018 • IDAHO GRAIN 15
IGPA ISSUES The Jan. 26 visit to Glanbia’s headquarters in Twin Overall, nearly two thirds of 4-H’ers go on to higher Falls was organized by the U of I Office of Alumni education. That’s nearly 50 percent more than Idaho’s Relations and drew about 30 alums. The goal at Twin overall average. Falls was to honor Barney Krueger, the company’s senior vice president of technical services. The CALS Three years ago, Purdue University economists released Alumni Association selected Barney as its Distinguished a study that shows nearly 58,000 agriculture jobs will Associate Award recipient. open annually through 2020. Universities are on track to produce only 35,400 graduates in ag-related fields. Both events follow a long tradition of CALS focusing on agriculture’s future workers. CALS holds Ag Days Mark McGuire, the Idaho Agricultural Experiment every fall to encourage hundreds of students from Station’s director and U of I dairy researcher, met with across Idaho to visit campus and learn more about the Idaho Barley Commission not long ago. His message agricultural opportunities. was simple. College graduates who have an interest in agriculture enjoy strong employment prospects. There are dozens of other programs, too. Idaho 4-H Youth Development connects with schools throughout Idaho agriculture prospers because it relies on and rewards the state through informal and formal partnerships, innovation and technology. Students who earn bachelor or including after-school or fifth-day programs. master’s degrees prepare themselves for jobs that require knowledge and expertise, and pay accordingly. Robotics programs led by 4-H are a hit. Since 2006, enrollment has jumped some 20-fold to 4,000 students who are learning to design, build, program and operate robots. Foliar Feeding: Make it part of this year’s Crop Profit Plan Foliar feeding is an excellent way to the efficient, effective, and economical use of your crop nutrition dollars. g t seedin li z e r n eeded a il tie-up Get the ALPINE® team and ferti so • Less il leaching and ental stress the Phazed Nutrition Program® working for you. e s s s o v ir o n m Call 1-844-655-PHOS (7467) • L e/en e s s herbicid www.alpinepfl.com • L IELDS . HI GHER Y © 2018. NACHURS ALPINE SOLUTIONS. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. “ALPINE” IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK of NACHURS ALPINE SOLUTIONS. 16 SPRING 2018 • IDAHO GRAIN
IWC Jerry Brown Receives Distinguished Service Award Jerry Brown, Soda Springs, Foods Council’s board of directors, and is involved was the recipient of the Idaho with IGPA’s congressional, legislative, tax, and Wheat Commission’s (IWC) transportation committees. He is still actively involved 2017 Distinguished Service with the Caribou County Grain Growers, as well as Award. The Distinguished the Bear River Water District 11. Jerry is also a board Service Award is presented member of the Caribou Memorial Hospital. each year to an individual in Idaho whose outstanding Jerry has logged countless hours traveling as a contributions to the wheat spokesman for the Idaho wheat industry, and has industry deserve special spent time promoting Pacific Northwest (PNW) wheat recognition. Jerry is a valued domestically and abroad. Jerry traveled to Asia last fall friend of Idaho’s wheat industry, and has committed on a U.S. Wheat Crop Quality tour, where he reported countless hours to advancing Idaho’s wheat industry. to customers overseas on the quality of this year’s PNW wheat crop. Jerry is an exceptional spokesman and Jerry began his involvement with the Caribou County advocate for Idaho wheat growers, and has established Grain Growers nearly 15 years ago. Like many of us, relationships with large milling companies both getting involved with our county grain growers group domestically and internationally. is often the catalyst for further involvement in Idaho’s grain industry. Jerry’s participation in the Caribou Jerry owns and operates a 5,000 acre dry land and County Grain Growers opened the door for Jerry to irrigated farm in the southeastern corner of Idaho where become the commissioner representing District Five in he raises hard red winter wheat, hard white wheat, hard IWC leadership. red spring wheat, and soft white wheat. The Brown family has been farming this land for more than 80 For the past eight years, Jerry has been serving as a years. Jerry began working on the family farm at the commissioner for IWC. Jerry was first appointed to age of ten. He earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree Commission leadership in 2009 by Governor C.L. in accounting from Utah State University and is a “Butch” Otter, and takes his volunteer position very Certified Public Accountant. seriously. Jerry is always eager to learn new things about the industry and wants to share his knowledge Jerry and his wife, Robyn, have six children. When with other grain producers. not working on the farm or preparing taxes Jerry, Robyn, and their family enjoy camping, fishing, While an IWC Commissioner, Jerry has utilized his backpacking, and any other activity that allows them tax experience as a Certified Public Accountant by to spend time together. conducting tax webinars for Idaho growers, and serving as a financial oversight for IWC. Jerry also serves on the U.S. Wheat Associates board of directors, the Wheat IWC Tereasa Waterman Retires from IWC The Idaho Wheat Commission would like to thank Tereasa Waterman for more than 18 years of tireless dedication to Idaho’s wheat community. Tereasa and her husband welcomed baby number two into the family in December, and we are thrilled for this new chapter in their lives. SPRING 2018 • IDAHO GRAIN 17
IWC Britany Hurst Joins IWC Britany Hurst joined the Idaho Wheat Commission on As disconnect December 1, 2017 as the Communications and Grower between those who Education Manager. Britany grew up amid wheat and grow the food we eat potato fields in the Mini-Cassia area of south-central and the millennial Idaho. She relocated to Boise after high school to mom in the urban attend Boise State University, where she earned a supermarket bachelor’s degree in History and Political Science. continues to grow, agriculture doesn’t Prior to joining IWC, Hurst spent more than six have time to be years with the Idaho Cattle Association, where she reactionary. “We served as Communications Director, lobbyist, and have to be proactive Environmental Policy Director. She also held a seat in our message." on agriculture-related committees, including the Idaho Freight Advisory Committee which focuses on We always tell Idaho’s infrastructure and the transportation of state farmers and ranchers commodities via roads, rail, and water. She represented to ‘tell their story’, the cattle industry with Food Producers of Idaho, but they don’t have the time to spend hours a day and was a member of the cattle industry’s national competing with the anti-agriculture crowd. They’re environmental working group. busy growing the food that feeds families all over the world. Only two percent of the population grows the “I had the opportunity to be involved in the process for food that feeds 100 percent of the population. Idaho to obtain primacy over the Pollutant Discharge and Elimination System program from the very Opening avenues of dialogue is key. Growers need beginning, which will be great for Idaho. Any time to know the latest information on research and we can bring regulatory authority back to the state, crop varieties, market development, and demand. it’s a good thing.” Hurst continued, “I have cultivated Consumers need to know that wheat is part of a relationships and adopted mentors from industry healthy diet and gluten isn’t bad for the majority of the partners across agriculture, and I bring that network and population. Consumers need to know that farmers influence with me to wheat.” are feeding wheat to their families and it’s safe and nutritious for the urban family as well. The public Hurst understands the importance of communicating needs to know that protecting the environment is to both consumers and growers. “Consumers want absolutely essential to wheat production, and farmers to know from where their food comes, so sharing are employing new methods through science and those stories with the public builds a bridge. My technology and years of research to increase crop responsibility is to empower growers and inform quality and environmental stewardship. consumers.” How will she do that? “Well, I’m a Millennial, so I understand how that generation “Social media is the thing we all love to hate,” Hurst communicates. But I’m on the older end of that said. “We’ve become a society that “lives” on social generational class—I read that we’re calling it the micro media. In order to stay viable and be part of the generation—and from rural Idaho, and have spent years conversation, we have to be present in the online in agriculture, so I understand how to educate and vortex. We have to be proactive and accurate in our communicate with growers and consumers and all the messaging. That’s what I’m here for.” social segments within those groups.” Britany filled the vacancy in the Idaho Wheat “There’s so much misinformation out there about food Commission left by the retirement of Tereasa and nutrition, and that misinformation is hurting Idaho Waterman, who had been with IWC for 18 years. agriculture. We need more committed individuals to communicate and disseminate accurate information to consumers, and I’m excited to do that for Idaho’s Continued o wheat industry.” 18 SPRING 2018 • IDAHO GRAIN
IWC A Big Win for Idaho's Wheat Industry: Licensing and Royalties Limagrain's PNW wheat breeder, Jean-Bruno Beafume promothing the CLP varieties at a field day in 2015 surround by the Idaho wheat breeding team. The Idaho Wheat Commission (IWC) and University A commercialization partner handles seed production, of Idaho (UI) reached an agreement to change the way market research and development, seed sales and royalties from licensed wheat varieties are distributed. royalty collection. Licensing public varieties to Royalties from 2017 seed sales are expected to funnel commercial partners was first suggested by the IWC. $360,000 dollars into wheat research and development programs through the University of Idaho’s Idaho Idaho growers were frustrated they couldn’t find seed Agriculture Experiment Station (IAES) budget. The of public varieties they learned about at extension field new formula returns 60% of net royalty earned from days and cereal schools. Grower assessment dollars new seed sales directly to wheat research. “The supported the breeding programs, but the return on Idaho Agricultural Experiment Station looks forward the investment in the form of new varieties with better to having additional funds to support wheat variety performance wasn’t getting back to the growers. development. The greater return of royalties will allow Continued on next page directed investment into the program to provide high quality wheat varieties for Idaho producers” remarked Dr. Mark McGuire, IAES Director and College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) Associate Dean for Research. Another 16% of the royalty goes to the wheat breeder rewarding them for their invention. Dr. Jianli Chen, UI spring wheat breeder, acknowledged, “This is a reward for me and my program. We appreciate growers’ support. I look forward to seeing more cultivars that growers can access and industry can use to produce the best products.” Dr. Chen uses her portion of the royalty to share with all those in her program contributing to the variety's development. “Royalty returns give incentive to all inventors including graduate students, technicians, and collaborators in extension and quality testing." It takes a lot of people and programs to make a Royalties are generated through licensing wheat wheat variety. Idaho wheat team members Dr. varieties developed by UI breeders, to a private seed Jianli Chen, Breeder, David Hoadley, Foundation Seed Program manager and Dr. Kurt Schroeder, producer who commercializes the variety. Cropping Systems faculty SPRING 2018 • IDAHO GRAIN 19 Jes Wh
IWC “One of the main reasons that the IWC recommended In a collaborative move, the IWC encouraged the that varieties be PVP [Plant Variety Protected] and IAES to release public varieties under the Plant Variety licensed was to provide a mechanism whereby the Protection Act with Title 5 invoked to protect the released varieties would be promoted and get into intellectual property of public varieties. PVP permits grower’s hands,” explained “Potlatch” Joe Anderson, individual farmers to save back seed for their own use, Past President of the Idaho Grain Producers Association. but they can’t sell, barter, or give away the seed to a third party. Title 5 of the Federal Seed Trade Law, Private seed companies were aggressively building requires the variety to be sold as a class of certified seed distribution networks for their varieties effectively seed. Beginning in 2010, IAES decided to release all locking out public varieties from the market. The new wheat varieties under protection of PVP and Title College of Agriculture and Life Sciences did not have 5. PVP Title 5 would limit “brown bagging”, a practice a means to commercialize or market their varieties. where growers save some of the commodity grain crop The UI extension agents for seed for the next ran variety trials in crop. Brown bagging most counties in the reduces the incentive past, but as funding for for public or private extension shrunk so did breeders to invest in the number of extension developing new high personnel and the ability performance varieties. to be the marketing outlet for the public UI Stone, a soft white varieties. “Potlatch” spring variety, was Joe pointed out, “In the the first Title 5 variety opinion of some, the released and licensed objective of licensing to a commercialization is not specifically to partner. Limagrain generate funds for Cereal Seeds (LCS) variety research, but agreed to a royalty to help ensure that for the exclusive right varieties that have been to market UI Stone. developed with grower The market for UI (IWC) funding become Stone was developed UI Platinum, a hard white spring with excepetional end-use quality, and quickly available and licensed by Limagrain Cereal Seeds, is being promoted by Frank Curtis, by LCS over a three adopted by growers.” COO from Limagrain. year period. Today, UI Stone is widely The university breeding available across southern Idaho. “UI-LCS collaboration programs had their own challenges and interest in has great benefit for both parties in the amount of licensing varieties. How could public breeders compete royalty returns. UI Stone was [sold] out of stocks in with private varieties developed by international 2017. It may be hot in 2018 spring planting because of companies with tremendous resources? Public breeding high yield and excellent end-use quality,” commented programs would need more research funding to utilize Dr. Jianli Chen. new plant breeding technology and stay competitive with private industry. Was there a way the public Initially the royalty stream was a trickle, but soon breeding programs could stay in the game? became a flood, when LCS and UI wheat researchers collaborated again to bring herbicide resistant lines to “Industry changes are causing wheat breeding to market. UI Magic CLP, Castle CLP and Palouse CLP change,” said Blaine Jacobson, Executive Director were game changers. The initial crosses were stuck of the Idaho Wheat Commission. “Nowhere are the in the UI variety development pipeline. Two genes for changes more visible than in the public wheat breeding herbicide resistance to Beyond™ were incorporated programs. The public programs that survive will be into these lines. Using two genes for tolerance to the those that develop several funding streams. Having active ingredient in Beyond™ is the next generation royalty dollars in addition to grower check-off dollars advancement of BASF’s Clearfield™ technology. will enable Idaho breeding programs to stay in the game The partners agreed to fast track these lines through as more advanced technologies become available.” Continued on next page 20 SPRING 2018 • IDAHO GRAIN
LCS’s doubled haploid lab in France. The lab utilizes breeder, OTT, and CALS. Add it all up, and under advanced techniques cutting out seven years of field the new agreement a full 74% of net royalties is selection to generate completely uniform genetic lines. plowed into wheat research programs. These varieties were in grower’s commercial grain fields in four years from the identification of the lines Dr. Arash Rashed, UI Entomologist at Aberdeen in joint field trials with UI and LCS. Growers have opined, “The new agreement between U of I and rapidly adopted the varieties because the high yield, two IWC to reinvest seed royalties toward wheat gene Clearfield genetics, and the varieties’ excellent research would directly benefit both Idaho end-use qualities, more than cover the increased seed researchers and producers. It will not only support costs and buying seed every year. The IWC and the IAES recognized royalties from CLP varieties were potentially an important new source of financial support for UI wheat research programs, if the royalty was distributed directly back to the research programs. An outdated system of royalty distribution at UI distributed 40% of the royalty to the Office of Technology Transfer (OTT), 40% to the breeder as inventor, and 20% to the college. The Idaho Wheat Commission worked with Dean Parrella, UI-CALS, to find a more appropriate formula. IWC sought to ensure that any new revenue would benefit the programs that created the varieties. Idaho wheat growers, whose check-off dollars were Seedlings from a doubled haploid recovery. "This is one of the "fast breeding" techniques. funding a significant part of variety It cut 7 years off of the normal breeding time but it is very expensive," explains Dr. Jianli Chen, UI spring wheat breeder. development, would support paying more for seed if the royalties were supporting wheat research solving production problems, the development of varieties with improved yield and keeping wheat farming profitable. and reduced susceptibility to biotic and abiotic yield-limiting factors, but it will also support other In November 2016, the IWC met on campus with new fundamental and applied research programs that Vice President for Research (VPR) Janet Nelsen and are directly related to improved food security and CALS Dean Parrella. In the negotiation, the IWC quality. In addition, it will create jobs within the pointed out other land grant colleges put 60-80% of community for the people involved in various royalties into the programs generating the royalty. aspects of our research programs. As scientific They reiterated their commitment to licensing publicly community we are looking forward to our continued bred varieties. Jerry Brown, IWC Chairman at the highly productive collaborations.” time, explained, “Licensing is a way to get the variety commercialized and out to farmers and provides a way The result is a win for Idaho’s wheat researchers, to strengthen wheat research funding.” wheat growers, seed producers, the University of Idaho, and rural communities. These partnerships and Change is difficult and the UI royalty re-distribution collaborations are bringing greater returns to Idaho’s was no different. Negotiations continued throughout wheat industry. most of 2017. In October 2017, the parties agreed to a new royalty split that gives an initial 60% of net royalty revenues directly back to wheat research. The other 40% is then divided between the wheat SPRING 2018 • IDAHO GRAIN 21
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